This is a traditional 25m Project Appleseed rifle event.
Both Centerfire and 22 Rimfire rifles are allowed at this event.
Address: 300 Horton Cove Road, Calera, AL 35040
Website: www.doubletapal.com
Please Read: How to Prepare for an Event
Subject to state and local laws, Instructors at your event may have discounted .22 ammo available. Reach out to the contact at the bottom of this page for availability.
Range Fee: $75 per shooter for the six-day Rifleman Boot Camp. $15 per shooter for the 25m event weekend.
Camping Available:
Bunkhouses Available: The range has bunk houses on-site, for both men and women. Includes bed, bedding, showers, and rec room. Grilling permitted on site with prior coordination. Cost is 30 dollars per night. Contact Kim at 205-368-2774 or email: doubletaptg@gmail.com
Hotels:
America’s Best Value Inn, 11960 AL-25, Calera, AL 35040. 205-668-4800. (4.5 miles)
Quality Inn, 357 County Road 304, Calera, AL 35040. 205-668-3641. (6.3 miles)
Hampton Inn Calera, 93 Metro Drive, Calera, AL 35040. 205-668-6565. (7 miles)
Directions:
From Birmingham: Take I-65 south to exit 228. Turn left onto AL-25N towards Calera. Drive 4.4 miles. Turn left onto Horton Cove Road and drive .3 miles. Bear slight right to destination.
From Montgomery: Take I-65 nouth to exit 228. Turn right onto AL-25N towards Calera. Drive 4.4 miles. Turn left onto Horton Cove Road and drive .3 miles. Bear slight right to destination.
Note: Do not use Mapquest street directions to determine route to the range, as the results will take you off course.
GPS: 33.145382,-86.683885
State Laws to be aware of:
It is the responsibility of attendees to know and comply with all State and Federal Firearms Laws.
Misc:
1. For shooting events, check-in will begin at 8 am. Instruction begins promptly at 8:30 am.
2. Awesome bunkhouse lodging is available on-site. Grill available on site as well. Please contact range management directly for reservations in the bunkhouse: Kim 205-368-2774 or doubletaptg@gmail.com.
3. Rimfire and centerfire up to 8mm allowed! Eye and ear protection are mandatory.
4. Shooters should plan on working lunches. No food is available at the range - so bring a bag lunch, beverages, and snacks as needed for the day. Bottled water and soft drinks are available on-site.
Rifleman Boot Camp Info
The Rifleman’s Boot Camp (RBC) puts you on the fast track to becoming a Rifleman – or an Appleseed instructor. The training consists of classroom instruction, range-safety instruction, and marksmanship from varied distances. You’ll learn the basics of shooting at 25 yards, and how those same principles translate to shots of 100, 200, 300 and 400 yards away. We recommend bringing both a rimfire and centerfire rifle to the RBC. Students will receive pre-event information from the Course Director.
In the words of one of our RBC graduates, "If you don’t have one of the best times of your life at this boot camp, something is seriously wrong with you."
For more information contact:
Name: AL State Coordinator Email Address: AL@appleseedusa.org
Instructors Resources: PDF
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